Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

The closing date is 13 October 2026

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Job summary

Taplins Nursery is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Successful applicants must meet eligibility criteria for UK apprenticeship funding.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Are you kind, caring and lots of fun? We are looking for special candidates who love children and want to make working with them their career.

This is a great opportunity to work with a friendly and knowledgeable team learning to provide high standards of care and education to children aged 3 months - 5 years old, and completing an Early Years Apprenticeship.

Taplins operates two purpose built day nurseries supporting our local NHS staff, and being part of the UHS family means you'll have access to lots of great benefits such as generous holiday allowance, and a discount scheme.

We're open Monday - Friday from 7am to 6.30pm so you'll work a variety of shifts within this time. We look after up to 52 children a day in our purpose built nursery with generous outdoor space, and have a great reputation for developing supportive relationships with the children and families who attend.

About us

Taplins Nurseries, part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, are recruiting for an individual looking to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification and join us as a Apprentice Nursery Practitioner.

Taplins provide high-quality childcare for NHS families and offers an environment where practitioners feel supported, valued and respected. The security and benefits of NHS employment, together with a strong team culture, allow staff to focus on rewarding early years practice without the pressures often experienced in the private sector.

• Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-18:30 (closed on bank holidays)


• Work patterns: Full-time and part-time roles available with flexible working open for discussion


• Location: Western Community Hospital, William Macleod Way, Southampton SO16 4XE

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,852 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-THQ210926

Job locations

Trust Taplins - Western Community Hospital

William Macleod Way

Southampton

SO16 4XE

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Trust Taplins - Western Community Hospital

William Macleod Way

Southampton

SO16 4XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nursery Manager

Anna Rixon

anna-marie.rixon@uhs.nhs.uk

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Taplins Nurseries, part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, are recruiting for an individual looking to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification and join us as a Apprentice Nursery Practitioner.

Are you kind, caring and lots of fun? We are looking for special candidates who love children and want to make working with them their career.

This is a great opportunity to work with a friendly and knowledgeable team learning to provide high standards of care and education to children aged 3 months- 5 years old, and completing an Early Years Apprenticeship.

Taplins operates two purpose built day nurseries supporting our local NHS staff, and being part of the UHS family means you'll have access to lots of great benefits such as generous holiday allowance, and a discount scheme.

We're open Monday- Friday from 7am to 6.30pm so you'll work a variety of shifts within this time. We look after up to 52 children a day in our purpose built nursery with generous outdoor space, and have a great reputation for developing supportive relationships with the children and families who attend.